Twentieth-century composer Irving Berlin tells us how Stephen Foster, the first professional songwriter, contributed to American popular music. He wrote the song Oh! Susanna, Camptown Races, and My Old Kentucky Home. All which were inspirational. watch
A. O. Scott reviews Irving Berlin's holiday classic starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. watch
Diana Krall-"White Christmas" (Irving Berlin) Verve Records/Universal Music
lbum:"Diana Krall Christmas Songs" (2005) watch